Human Capital Consulting - Manager (Cape Town) at Ernst & Young Global Limited (EY)

Key Responsibilities

As a Manager, you will be a key resource on business transformation projects. In this role, you should be able to deliver quality client service, deliver insightful solutions and balance multiple priorities. 

• You will also be expected to have excellent communication skills, integrate into and lead new teams, and rapidly establish relationships.
• More specifically, you should demonstrate technical competence in our capabilities (Organisational Change Management, Organisational Design, HR Operating & Delivery Model, HR Process Efficiency & Policy and Transactions) and take a practical/business driven approach to solving complex client challenges.
• Contribute to generating profitable revenue through identifying follow-on engagement opportunities and developing lasting relationships with clients.
• Lead project workstreams from planning through to implementation – managing project resources and budgets effectively.
• Be able to influence and persuade clients and stakeholders to gain support for any major change initiatives and/or decisions.
• Take a practical approach to solving issues and gaining client agreement.
• Encourage and facilitate collaboration amongst team members and promote an inclusive working environment.
• Identify and effectively manage and mitigate any risks and issues.
• Contribute to business development and client pursuit activities by preparing proposals and delivering presentations for potential clients.
• Provide coaching and development opportunities for junior resources and peers, and act as a visible role model for our people.

Skills and Attributes for success

• Strong commitment to professional and client service excellence                                                               
• Strong consulting background is an advantage
• You must have strong communication, presentation and influencing skills
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Relevant professional experience, including for example previous work with a Big 4, global management consultancy firm, niche consultancy or performed an in-house role in which you gained exposure to a large-scale project(s)
• Around 6-9 years of prior experience in Organisational Change Management, Organisational Design, HR Operating & Delivery Model, HR Process Efficiency & Policy and Transactions
• Personal success in current job with experience in one or more of our capabilities
• Have a primary degree and relevant post-graduate qualification